At the end of last month, I was privileged to fly over to Holland for 3 days and attend a workshop with French designer Max Hurtaud, sponsored by Parfum Flower Company and Florismart. Parfum are the company behind David Austin Roses and I'm immensely proud to be their Ambassador! So when you come to get your wedding flowers from me, I am able to show you so much about these stunning scented Roses! I met some wonderful people and visited some amazing places while I was there,

January 26th marked the start of my 2019 weddings, with Emma & Steve's beautiful city wedding at The Biscuit Factory. The ceremony arch, the pretty bouquets, the centrepieces, it really was a pretty one to start the year with. Emma and Steve booked me quite some time ago and they've been an absolute pleasure to work with. I tend to book such lovely couples and these guys were no exception. Supplier shout out to - Daz Mack Photography Macvean Video Lisa Jones Hair and Makeup

Did you know, I also hold hobby classes at my workshop in Jesmond? If you're looking for your first step into the world of floristry, want to learn how to arrange flowers for your home or wedding, or simply want a fun way to spend the afternoon, then my classes are for you! My next one is on February 2nd and you can learn how to make your own hand tied bouquet in a vase. All materials are provided as are drinks and nibbles. Workshops coming up are - Handtied Bouquets Make You

The history of Valentine’s Day, legend says, originated during the third century in Rome. During this time, Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers, so he outlawed marriage for young men. A young priest named Valentine was furious with this injustice and defied Claudius by continuing to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. Claudius eventually discovered Valentine’s actions and sentenced him to death (not quite the fate of those who fail to bu

I get to work with some absolutely lovely couples, in fact, that's a big plus for me, that these nice people (with good taste in flowers!) want to work with me. It makes my job really enjoyable and satisfying when a Couple tell me at the end that i've made their wedding planning so enjoyable and that they loved their flowers. Danielle & Mark were no exception. Their look was a blend of natural yet luxurious and they chose white flowers with green foliage. Their foliage and S

A couple of years ago I was lucky enough to be part of Abby & Matt's big day at Jesmond Dene House. Just as lucky was that Matt's sister, Nicole, came all the way from Newfoundland to photograph this lovely event. Lucky because this was the start of a great relationship with Nicole; and she now runs week long workshops with her Canadian photography students over here in Newcastle. As part of those, we hold a styled Bridal shoot and it's a great creative process for us. I'd lo

Last year I had the pleasure of being asked to create some beautiful florals for Natalie and Scott's wedding at The Mining Institute and St. Mary's Heritage Centre. Now, just a short few month's later, Natalie has started her own wedding planning and wedding design business! She can coordinate every part of your wedding for you with her 'Dont Lift a Finger' package or just give you advice/practical help with her 'Helping Hand' package. She also offers stationery design, every